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The history of the F-35, with Betsy Clark

Published: June 29, 2023, 8:04 a.m.

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Betsy Clark, former Australian government Department of Defence program reviewer for the F-35, joins host Liam Garman to unpack the history and making of the F-35\xa0Lightning\xa0II,\xa0and her\xa0book,\xa0F-35: The Inside Story of the Lightning II.

  • The pair begin the podcast examining the origins of the F-35\xa0program\xa0and how Australia found itself a partner.
  • Clark then details some of the hurdles faced by the program managers in developing the\xa0aircraft\xa0and how they were able to overcome them.
  • The pair wrap up the podcast unpacking how seizing and maintaining air superiority is fundamental in the modern battlespace.
Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team